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Synthesizing Key Messages on the Three Pillars of Social Development
The United Nations Inter-Agency Task Force supporting preparations (UN IATF) for the Second World Summit for Social Development has prepared three non-papers synthesizing key messages on the three pillars of social development and aligned with the “fields of action” identified in the co-facilitators’ Food for Thought paper.
To ensure full coverage of issues and areas presented by the Food for Thought paper, a fourth related non-paper, prepared by the summit secretariat, provides an overview of the mandates contained in the main outcome documents from selected United Nations summits and conferences, with respect to follow-up implementation. monitoring and review. These non-papers are meant to serve as a resource for Member States in their preparations for the Summit.
1. Social Inclusion
2. Eradicating Poverty
3. Full Employment and Decent Work for All
4. Synthesis of mandates outlining follow-up to implementation and review from selected United Nations summits and conferences
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This brief underscores the critical role of the care economy in advancing decent work, gender equality, and social development. It calls for bold investments, policy coherence, and transformative action to address care gaps and ensure fair, inclusive, and sustainable societies.
This brief presents the main findings of the Nordic consultation held in preparation for the Second World Summit for Social Development, organized by UNRISD in collaboration with Fingo, the umbrella organization of Finnish development NGOs. The consultation brought together Nordic stakeholders to review achievements since 1995, examine contemporary social development priorities and challenges, and contribute regional perspectives to help shape the Summit’s discussions. It highlights lessons from the Nordic model and the region’s experiences as important contributions to advancing inclusive and sustainable social development globally.
This brief presents the main findings of the Asia consultation held in preparation for the Second World Summit for Social Development, organized by UNRISD in collaboration with the Korean Association of International Development and Cooperation (KAIDEC). The consultation assessed regional progress since 1995, examined persistent and emerging challenges, and gathered diverse perspectives from across the region to help shape the Summit’s discussions. It highlights Asia’s priorities and experiences as essential contributions to advancing inclusive and sustainable social development globally.
This document presents the main findings of the Africa consultation held in preparation for the Second World Summit for Social Development, organized by UNRISD in collaboration with the South African Research Chair (SARChI) in Social Policy at the University of South Africa. The consultation assessed regional progress since 1995, examined persistent and emerging challenges, and gathered diverse perspectives from across the continent to help shape the Summit’s discussions. It highlights Africa’s priorities and experiences as essential contributions to advancing inclusive, equitable and sustainable social development globally.
This brief presents the main findings of the Latin America and Caribbean consultation held in preparation for the Second World Summit for Social Development, organized by UNRISD in collaboration with the Latin American Council for Social Sciences (CLACSO). The consultation assessed regional progress since 1995, examined persistent and emerging challenges, and gathered diverse perspectives from across the region to help shape the Summit’s discussions. It highlights the region’s priorities and experiences as essential contributions to advancing inclusive and sustainable social development globally.
This brief (ES) presents the main findings of the Mexico consultation held on 6 June 2025 in preparation for the Second World Summit for Social Development and the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development. The event was organized by UNRISD in collaboration with the Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation (AECID), El Colegio de México, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mexico, and the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC). The consultation gathered academics, policymakers and civil society representatives to discuss key concerns and effective policy solutions in the context of today’s global polycrisis. It highlights Mexico’s perspectives and commitment to multilateralism as important contributions to advancing inclusive and sustainable social development globally.
This brief highlights the need for integrated, inclusive skills and lifelong learning systems to address global labour market mismatches and prepare for green and digital transitions. It outlines policy priorities to align education, training, and employment strategies for sustainable, equitable growth.
This brief presents the main findings of the Central Asia consultation held in preparation for the Second World Summit for Social Development, organized by UNRISD in collaboration with the Social Policy Lab under the National Agency for Social Protection of Uzbekistan. The consultation gathered regional experts to bring Central Asian voices into the drafting of the Summit’s political declaration, complementing earlier dialogues across Asia. It assessed social development progress since 1995, examined persistent and emerging challenges unique to the sub-region, and provided policy analysis to inform the Summit’s process. It highlights Central Asia’s priorities and experiences as vital contributions to advancing inclusive and sustainable social development globally.
En su 113.ª reunión, la Conferencia Internacional del Trabajo adoptó una resolución que reafirma el papel central de la OIT en la promoción de la justicia social y el trabajo decente de cara a la Segunda Cumbre Mundial sobre Desarrollo Social. La resolución insta a los Estados Miembros a involucrar plenamente a las organizaciones de empleadores y trabajadores en los preparativos de la Cumbre y encomienda a la OIT la implementación de sus resultados en ámbitos como la creación de empleo, la protección social y el diálogo social.
Lors de sa 113e session, la Conférence internationale du Travail a adopté une résolution réaffirmant le rôle central de l’OIT dans la promotion de la justice sociale et du travail décent en amont de la Deuxième Conférence mondiale sur le développement social. La résolution appelle les États Membres à associer pleinement les organisations d’employeurs et de travailleurs aux préparatifs du Sommet, et confie à l’OIT la mise en œuvre des résultats dans des domaines tels que la création d’emplois, la protection sociale et le dialogue social.
At its 113th Session, the International Labour Conference adopted a resolution reaffirming the ILO’s central role in advancing social justice and decent work in the lead-up to the Second World Summit for Social Development. The resolution calls on Member States to fully involve employers’ and workers’ organizations in preparations for the Summit and entrusts the ILO with leading implementation efforts in areas such as employment creation, social protection, and social dialogue.